Worldwide, several mints and refineries produce silver bars, often known as silver bullion bars. These primarily cater to investors but are also a safe haven for collectors. Silver bars are in-demand bullion, great tangible assets, and easily liquidated.
While silver bars are commonly sought after for their investment value, it's worth noting that certain silver bars also hold appeal as collector's items. Smaller bars are affordable, bear intricate details, and cater to collectors but have slightly higher premiums. Larger-sized bars are suited to substantial investments, appear classic, whether cast or minted, target investors mainly, and have lower premiums.
Our exquisite silver bars collection includes bars from the best and most trusted mints and refiners as one of their authorized dealers. These varieties of weight categories, designs, and significance are curated to be ideal for all investment objectives!
1. Low Cost: The primary benefit of purchasing silver bars is that they are quite affordable, with lower premiums per ounce than silver coins. Precious bars, particularly the larger ones such as the 1 kilo or 5 kilo bar, continue to be offered at very low premiums per ounce of silver.
2. Pure Silver Acquisition: One can add more silver content with the silver bars and benefit from the market potential, given that silver is being demanded industrially.
3. Storage: Silver bars are easy to store. They are easy to stack and are usually compact in size, so they will not occupy much of your vault. They can also be stored in a government or private bank's vaults against some charges.
4. Portfolio Diversification: Adding silver bars to the portfolio is ideal for diversification and minimizing the risks of losses in other markets.
Silver bars are produced using different methods, with two main types being cast and minted. The choice between these types of silver bars ultimately depends on the investor's preference, budget, and production methods.
Cast bars are created by melting silver and then using molds to get the right form. Upon cooling and solidifying the bar, it is removed from the mold and then balanced to the exact weight of silver desired.
On the bar, there are inscriptions of the refiner's name, the purity of the metal, its weight, and a unique serial number. The cast bars also have a rough surface, which emphasizes the fact that each bar is made individually. In general, bars of larger sizes are manufactured using this method.
Minted bars do not go through the melting process like the other types of bars. In this case, silver blanks are produced, which are then cut into bars without engravings. A pressing or stamping machine exerts heavy pressure on the blanks with the help of a die with designs or logos, and the finished design reflects an attractive and shimmering look.
Minted bars are easier to make, especially in the smaller sizes as they do not need as much effort and energy as the cast bars. Minted bars can have traditional or beautiful looks together with the intention of security.
The use of precious metals, especially silver, to diversify a portfolio is very flexible in terms of its shape, size, or type. While silver coins are mostly for collectors and bullion, silver bars are investment and industrial commodities that maintain or grow in value.
Silver bars, also known as ingots, are made of .9999 silver and range from 1 ounce to 1000 ounces. The 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, 250 grams, and 100 oz sizes are widely preferred by silver investors alongside the kilo silver bar. The wider/larger the bar, the higher the cost and investment value, although with less of a premium per ounce.
Objective factors depending on the investors to consider are:
1. Large bars have a relatively lower premium per ounce than small ones; this is beneficial to those who intend to buy large quantities. Additionally, they occupy less space, meaning are easy to store.
2. Small bars are viable when there is little budget or demand for large bars. Also, it should be recognized that these bars may have collectible value apart from the amount of silver they contain.
So, select your silver bars based on preferences and budget.
The 1 oz silver bars are well embraced because they are flexible in meeting the needs of the investors and collectors. Minted bars of one ounce of silver are available and come in beautiful and attractive patterns and designs
The price of one ounce silver bars depends on the silver price or spot price per ounce of silver and the merchant's price. In general, these bars are claimed to be worth between $30 and $52 as of July 2024, but some of them might cost up to $87, which is the case for PAMP Fortuna 45th Anniversary and MWIII Call of Duty Silver Bar. These 1 oz silver bars allow one to own pure silver content without compromising the attractiveness of the metal or cost of manufacture and are very easily liquidated.
Sr. no | Specification | Details |
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1 | Weight | 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) |
2 | Purity | 99.9% (0.999) or higher |
3 | Dimensions | Varies by manufacturer (typically ~50mm x 29mm x 2.5mm) |
The 5 oz silver bars are at the equilibrium of investment potential and collectible value. They are available in minted and cast form and feature unique shapes like the Wavy American Flag bar, King Tut UHR bar, and Tombstone Nugget bar.
Five ounce silver bars are popular as an ideal investment choice because of their accessibility and liquidity. As of July 2024, they are generally valued between $140 and $170 and are highly in-demand bars in the market. Owning five ounce silver bars will enrich your portfolio and help elevate your investment journey.
Sr. no | Specification | Details |
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1 | Weight | 5 troy ounces (155.52 grams) |
2 | Purity | 99.9% (0.999 fine silver) |
3 | Dimensions | Varies by manufacturer, typically around 61mm x 35mm x 7mm |
As we move towards larger bars, the production methods change to cast. Most of the 10 oz silver bars are cast (poured) bars. As part of our exceptional collection, we offer both minted and cast 10 ounce silver bars.
10 oz silver bars are compact, minted with the finest silver, and easy to store and liquidate. They are also valued depending on the silver spot price, merchant premiums, production method, and design. The 10 oz silver bar's worth ranges between $280 and $330. These 10 oz silver bars are artistic, profitable, and value-appreciating bars for your portfolio.
Sr. no | Specification | Details |
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1 | Weight | 10 troy ounces (311.035 grams) |
2 | Purity | Typically .999 or .9999 fine silver |
3 | Dimensions | Approximately 90 mm x 46 mm x 8 mm |
100 oz silver bars are mostly cast (poured) and investment-grade. Since the 100 ounce silver bars are cast, they are best for stackability, value preservation, and appreciation for long-term investments.
These silver bars add significant silver content to your portfolio with one single investment that can be easily liquidated, as they can be seamlessly traded or sold.
Furthermore, the production cost is lower, and hence, 100 oz silver bars are offered at lower premiums per ounce than smaller bars and silver coins. These are a must-have bullion for your portfolio!
Sr. no | Specification | Details |
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1 | Weight | 100 troy ounces (3.11 kg) |
2 | Purity | .999 (99.9% pure silver) |
3 | Dimensions | Length: 6-7 inches (15.2-17.8 cm) Width: 2-3 inches (5.1-7.6 cm) Thickness: 1-1.25 inches (2.5-3.2 cm) |
Other notable weight categories for the silver bars that are appreciated and sought after by investors and collectors are:
1. 1 Kilo Silver Bars
2. 5 Kilo Silver Bars
3. 100 Gram Silver Bar
4. 250 Gram Silver Bar
5. 500 Gram Silver Bar
Refineries and mints consistently manufacture and sell silver bars to meet investors'demand. Here are some notable examples of reputable refineries and mints:
As one of the renowned private mints in the United States,Scottsdale Mint offers top-notch silver bars that meet the expectations of American and international precious metal investors.
Scottsdale Mint offers various silver bars in different designs and sizes, from small gram bars to concrete 1 kilo bricks.
Providing .9999 LBMA-certified products, Argentia Precious Metalscaters to investors and collectors who value the elegance that fine silver can add. Using innovative die and production methods, Argentia minting results in a finish that is not only beautiful but also a stunning work of art with mythological and historical designs.
Their products feature artistic ultra-high relief designs brought to life by a free-flowing metal process, giving each piece a remarkably different, unique "live-edge" look and feel. Argentia Mint ensures that products possess timeless aesthetics and intrinsic value.
Geiger Edelmetalle , founded in 1218 in Leipzig, Germany, has a tradition of unparalleled expertise since then. Each bar minted at Geiger is minted to precise specifications, incorporating security features that, many of them, ensure the authenticity of the gold bar.
These .999 fine silver bars by Geiger are minted into stunning square shapes that appeal to silver investors who prefer distinction in look and feel. They come in sizes ranging from 1 oz to 5 kilos.
Founded by the Kurowski Group, the Germania Mint combines passion with years of experience in the European industry. After minting commemorative coins and medals, this mint ventured into silver bars at the start of 2021. Investors sought the newly introduced silver cast bars due to their stunning introductory design, impeccable craftsmanship, and unique packaging.
Each Germania Mint silver cast bar uses .9999 fine silver sourced from LBMA-certified providers, ensuring exceptional quality. The mint offers a range of silver bullion bars in different sizes and lower premiums.
With over nine years of experience in the precious metals industry, BOLD Precious Metals proudly presents this exquisite collection of silver bullion bars. Our competitive pricing and transparency have built trustworthy connections with our family of valued customers and bullion makers.
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